SRINAGAR: Father of renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Gh Rasool Hami chairman Karwan e Islami International passed away on Saturday afternoon.
His relatives said that his father wasn’t well from some time and breathed his last today.
His funeral prayers will be held today at 4 30 pm, they announced.
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People from different walks of life have condoled his demise and prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul.
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Baramulla: After crows, the first case of Avian Influenza, commonly known as Bird Flu has been confirmed among poultry in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Saturday.
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An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a sample of poultry from Iqbal market Baramulla was taken, which was declared positive following which ten kilometres from the epicenter has been declared as ‘Alert Zone’.
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“Director Animal Husbandry Department Kashmir vide letter number DAIIK/Tech/A-59/18534-40 Dated: 24.02 2021 has intimated that a sample of poultry from lqbal Market, Old Town Baramula has been declared positive for Avian Influenza virus (HSN8) by the ICAR NISHAD and it has been recommended that surveillance of the affected areas be intensified besides declaring the epicenters as Alert Zones to check the spread of the Influenza, reads the order issued by district magistrate Baramulla.
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“Now, therefore, in view of above, a radius of 10 KM from the Khan Chicken point Iqbal Market, Old Town Baramulla is hereby declared as ‘Alert Zones’. Accordingly, Animal Husbandry Department shall keep the aforementioned area/Market under surveillance and conduct random sampling within 10 KM of the said shop,” it further added.
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“Further, the following measures are to be strictly adhered to, to avoid further spread of the disease, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer Baramulla, Wild Life Warden North and Divisional Forest Officer, Kamraj shall intensify surveillance within the Notified Zones and shall also conduct random sampling of organized Poultry Farms and backyard poultry units within Alert Zone, besides keeping a vigil on other birds, Bio-security has to be strengthened & disinfection in the entire area where the mortality in birds has been reported, to be carried out in collaboration with Forest Department, the dead birds (if any) should be disposed off by deep burial, For sample collection and testing, the whole birds may be sent to lab, dead bird(s) should not be kept in open without ensuring bio-safety and zoo-sanitary measures, surveillance of poultry may be also intensified in the area, to and fro movement of poultry/poultry products and vehicles carrying the same to be stopped, No movement of poultry, eggs, dead carcasses, manure, used Litter, arm machinery, equipment of any such material should be allowed to and from the alert zone, to prevent spread of disease to other Poultry birds & human beings, the guidelines already circulated by Animal Husbandry Department may be adhered to in letter and spirit, Forest & Wildlife Department shall make all necessary measures to prevent the spread of disease, An updated report in respect of the aforesaid area epicenter shall be sent immediately to the Animal Husbandry Department as well as this office and Tehsildar/ SHO concerned shall keep a strict vigil in the said area and shall ensure that advisory is adhered to in letter and spirit and they shall remain in contact with Nodal Officer Bind Flue (Poultry Development Officer, Baramulla) contact No. 7780958162,” it further added.
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Pertinently, so far cases of Avian Influenza have been reported among crows in eight districts of J&K and among domestic birds in two districts of J&K—(KNO)
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Jammu, Feb 27: The Delimitation Commission is likely to reserve around 18 Assembly seats out of a total of 90 for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir from constituencies with maximum population of the two communities.
According to the official sources who are in know of things, for the first time STs will get reservation, the Assembly of erstwhile State of J&K had reserved seven seats for SC.
” 11 seats could be reserved for Scheduled Tribes and seven for Scheduled Castes,” Sources said.
If sources are to be believed that 72 constituencies will be open.
“Delimitation Commission will decide about the seats after taking several criterion into consideration including population of the two communities,” sources said.
Social Tribe populated Assembly segments mostly fall in Kashmir division besides Poonch and Rajouri districts of Jammu region.
Recently the posts of Chairpersons of the District Development Councils (DDCs), Rajouri and Poonch districts were reserved for Scheduled Tribes and DDC Poonch was reserved for ST Woman.
Seven seats were reserved in the last Assembly for Scheduled Castes include Chhamb, Domana, RS Pura, Samba, Hiranagar, Chenani and Ramban.
While splitting Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories through the Reorganization Act, the Union Home Ministry had increased Assembly seats of Jammu and Kashmir by seven taking total seats to 114-24 of which are reserved for Pakistan administered Kashmir (PaK) while election will be held for 90 seats.
Erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir had 111 seats including 24 reserved for PoK while elections were held for 87 seats. With creation of Ladakh as Union Territory, four seats of the region were reduced and the Assembly was left with 83 seats. However, with increase of seven seats, J&K UT will have an Assembly of 90 seats. Two Women MLAs will be nominated to the House, which was the position earlier also.
In the previous Assembly, Kashmir had 46 seats, Jammu 37 and Ladakh four.
Elections to the Legislative Assembly will be held only after delimitation of Assembly constituencies is completed, sources said. (KNS)
Samples sent for testing, reports will come within three days: Nodal Officer
Srinagar, Feb 25: After crows, pigeons have been found dead in parts on Srinagar on Thursday.
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Nodal officer for Avian influenza in J&K Dr Mushtaq Ahmad Shah told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that some pigeons have been found dead in Chattabal and Pandreathan area of Srinagar on Thursday.
He said that crows were also found dead in Shopian, Budgam and other parts of valley on Thursday as well. He added that samples of both crows and pigeons have been taken and sent for testing, the reports of which will come in next two to three days.
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He said that wherever birds are being found dead, SOPs are being followed and area is being fumigated. He said that no case of bird flu has been reported among poultry birds and people must follow precautions like wear masks, wash hands frequently.
The nodal officer said that as per government directions, the rapid response teams are on the ground and surveillance is being done within one km radius from the spot where cases were reported and samples from nearby poultry farms are also being taken.
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He said that from the spot from where cases have been reported, a radius of 10 kms has been declared an alert zone besides said that close vigil is being kept to check any unusual mortality.
“People can use poultry products if it is cooked well, however, there is need to follow precautions in letter and spirit,” the nodal officer told KNO.
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Pertinently, cases of avian influenza have been confirmed among wild birds in eight districts of J&K and cases of the flu have been found in Udhampur and Bandipora among domestic birds—(KNO)
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Srinagar: One of the attractive tourist places, Tulip garden in Srinagar would likely be thrown open earlier this year in case the prevalent weather conditions persist in the Valley, officials said on Thursday.
Talking to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Director Floriculture, Fayaz Ahmad Rather said that the date for opening the Tulip garden has not been decided yet as it is subjected to the weather conditions.
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“We are expecting an early opening of the garden this year due to the rise in the temperature,” he said.
He said that the garden is being thrown open in the last week of March every year, but this year may be thrown open early in case the prevalent weather conditions continue.
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“If the weather conditions remain good then the garden will be thrown open around March 20,” he said.
Pertinently, the garden will be thrown open after the gap of two years.
Last year, the garden was not thrown open by the government due to the COVID lockdown—(KNO)
New Delhi: As Indian and Pakistani armies agreed to strictly observe all their ceasefire agreements, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said India desires normal neighbourly relations with Pakistan and is committed to resolving all issues bilaterally in a peaceful manner.
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“On key issues, our position remains unchanged. I don’t think I need to reiterate it,” MEA spokesperson Anurag Srivastava told reporters at a virtual media briefing.
His comments followed a joint statement issued after a hotline discussion between the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan during which the two sides agreed to strict observance of all agreements, understandings and cease firing along the Line of Control and all other sectors with effect from Wednesday midnight.
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Asked about the development, the MEA spokesperson said, “As regards to the joint statement of the DGMOs and related issues, I would refer you to the Ministry of Defence.”
“On relations with Pakistan, as we have said earlier, India desires normal neighbourly relations with Pakistan. We have always maintained we are committed to addressing issues, if any, in a peaceful and bilateral manner,” he said.
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India and Pakistan signed a ceasefire agreement in 2003, but it has hardly been followed in letter and spirit over the past several years with more violations than an observance of the pact.
Army officials asserted that there would be no let-up in its fight against militancy or in its troop deployment along the borders, following the new commitment that they described as a fresh attempt at peace in the region. (PTI)
NEW DELHI: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Wednesday that Kashmir is the only dispute with India and it can only be resolved through dialogue. Addressing the Sri Lanka-Pakistan Trade and Investment Conference which he co-chaired with his counterpart Mahinda Rajapaksa in Colombo, Khan said that he offered India an opportunity to hold peace talks on being elected as prime minister in 2018 but nothing came to pass.
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“Our only dispute is Kashmir and it can only be resolved through dialogue,” Khan said while addressing the Sri Lanka-Pakistan Trade and Investment Conference in Colombo.
The Pakistan PM said he had held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he assumed power on the way forward, but the move did not succeed.
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“Immediately when I came into power, I approached our neighbour India and explained to PM Modi that the way forward for the subcontinent is to resolve our differences through dialogue. I didn’t succeed but I am optimistic that eventually sense will prevail. The only way the subcontinent can tackle poverty is by improving trade relations,” he added.
Earlier, Bajwa had said the two countries must resolve the Kashmir issue in a “dignified and peaceful manner”.
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India has maintained that though it prefers to have normal relations with neighbouring countries, the onus is on Pakistan to create conducive atmosphere.
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Srinagar: National Conference (NC) Wednesday expressed concern over the hike in fuel prices of petrol, diesel and cooking gas cylinders pointing out that the move would badly affect the poor and middle class.
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A statement of NC issued here quoted the NC’s additional spokeswoman Sarah Hayat Shah as saying that the hike in fuel prices was bound to have a cascading affect on others sectors of the economy.
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“Any fluctuation in the prices of petrol and diesel impacts the production and transportation cost of various items including edibles, and vegetables,” she said expressing dismay over the failure of New Delhi to keep the prices stable. “Petroleum products are used as raw materials in various sectors and industries such as transport and petrochemicals. Historically, the price of petrol and diesel in the country was regulated. The government was involved in deciding the retail price. The deregulation of the pricing by the government in 2010, and 2014 has left it to the mercy of oil marketing companies to determine the price of these products. The inordinate price hike will also affect the ensuring agricultural activity.”
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Srinagar: Once the pride of the kitchen, the demand for earthenware is losing its sheen as the people have adopted a modern culture by switching to plastic and steel appliances for cooking and eating purposes in the Valley.
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However, according to the medical experts, the use of plastic and other related appliances are deteriorating the environment besides the health of the people.
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While talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), DAK president Nisar-ul- Hasan said that since soil contains micronutrients and earthenware pots are made of soil, it is not the only beneficial to use earthen pots, but by cooking in them, the vegetables don’t lose their nutritional value as well.
“Plastic is not only killing the environment, but it is also hazardous to human health, and it’s more hazardous when we serve hot food in it,” Dr Nisar said.
Dr Nisar said due to slow cooking, clay pots allow moisture and heat to absorb in the food, thus retaining the nutritional level. “In metal utensils, this tends to get lost,” he said.
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Famous historian and social activist, Zareef Ahmed Zareef while talking to KNO said, “This is unfortunate that the things which are linked with our culture and history are being ignored and are going out of our hands.”
“Even our leaders, writers, social activists, politicians, they should have known about this heritage, but no one is showing interest in it,” he said.
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“We are losing everything from our heritage and culture. It should be in our syllabus so that youngsters will get to know about our tradition and culture,” Zareef said.
Zareef said the government should take interest in this heritage and provide facilities to ceramists so that these artists too can earn and this art will remain alive (KNO)
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Srinagar, Feb 24: The cases of Avian Influenza (H5N8), popularly known as Bird flu have been reported in 10 districts of Jammu and Kashmir, however, no case has been reported among poultry birds as of now.
Officials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the first cases of bird flu among dead crows were reported from Anantnag, Pulwama, Kulgam and Budgam on 22 January.
They said that on 31st January, cases of avian influenza were reported among domestic birds in Udhampur district.
They further added in the last few days cases of bird flu among dead crows have been reported from Shopian, Anantnag and Kupwara while some cases were also reported among domestic geese in Bandipora.
Officials said that avian influenza cases in crows have been confirmed in Pulwama, Anantnag, Budgam, Kulgam, Baramulla, Kupwara, Shopian and Poonch, while influenza has been confirmed among domestic birds in Udhampur and Bandipora.
Nodal officer for Avian Flu in Kashmir division, Dr Mushtaq Shah while talking exclusively with KNO said that cases of bird flu have been reported mostly in dead crows only so far.
He said that no case of bird flu has been reported among poultry birds and there is a need that people must follow precautions like wear masks, wash hands frequently.
He said that as per government directions, rapid response teams are on the ground and surveillance is being done within one km radius from the spot where cases were reported and samples from nearby poultry farms are also being taken.
“From the spot from where cases have been reported, a radius of 10 km has been declared an alert zone besides close vigil is being kept to check any unusual mortality,” Shah said.
Shah said that people can use poultry products if it is cooked well, however, there is a need to follow precautions in letter and spirit.
He also advised that people associated with slaughtering, de-feathering and eviscerating of birds must take precaution to avoid any contraction of the virus.
Pertinently, entry of poultry was banned for some time in J&K after cases of avian influenza were reported from neighbouring states, however, the order was revoked later—(KNO)